“Diary writing is far more than a way of exorcising one’s unhappiness. The effect is extraordinary. Distanced on paper, troubles shrink to their true size. You can regard them objectively and see how temporary they are”….Devi, my Mother That’s the truth. I figured I’d write about Diary writing for D on…
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You know it is summer when… was a game we played as kids. No sooner would the weather begin to turn warm by the end of February, than we would begin all our sentences with “You know it is summer when…” Some examples are: You know it is summer when… …the…
I am truly hooked to life! So much happened last week that my head is spinning. Let me share some fragments with you. Life is good April is just around the corner and that means the April AtoZ Challenge, for which sign ups opened. Yes, I signed up. You can, too.…
There’s nothing like taking a walk around the area to rejuvenate and refresh. Simple pleasures – a direct route to mindful living. And mindful living is a sure shot way to enjoy life. Yo, what’s mindful living? I see it as being conscious of my actions, however trivial they may be.…
A couple of weeks back Vidur’s school celebrated annual day, as usual. Of course, Sury and I accompanied him not just to enjoy the cultural program, which is great, but also for a special reason. All the students who excelled in grade 10 were being awarded on stage. And catch us…
I went to Christian schools and Christmas was a great time we all looked forward to. The beautiful nativity scene with twinkling fairy lights and the fabulous Christmas Tree we helped decorate, were a delight to behold. We enjoyed practicing singing carols throughout the month. The first school I went to…
The day before yesterday, on the way back home from running an errand, I checked my post box and was delighted to find an envelope addressed to me. My heart filled with joy when I saw it was from my dear friend, Kaarina, whom I adore. I ran up the stairs,…